Investments

Malaysia ranked 20th in the world based on the report of The Global Startup Ecosystem 2023, valuing the Malaysian start-up ecosystem at $46 billion for the first half of 2020 to 2022.

Japanese energy firm JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) has initiated corporate venture capital activities with the aim of accelerating innovation in the energy domain and generating new business opportunities. The firm will make strategic investments totaling $300 million in start-up companies that have leading-edge technologies or business concepts and in venture…

Silicon Box, a Singapore-based semiconductor integration startup, has launched its $2 billion advanced semiconductor manufacturing foundry to revolutionize the chip manufacturing sector, develop local capabilities, and boost Singapore's position as a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing.

Singapore investment firm Temasek has reported a net portfolio value (NPV) of SGD 382 billion ($284.61 billion) in financial year ended March 31, 2023 (FY23), a drop of 5.21 percent as compared to SGD 403 billion ($300.26 billion) in FY2022.

Global private investment firm LeapFrog Investments plans to commit $500 million to companies combating climate change in Africa and Asia, providing green tools and technologies to 50 million low-income people. 

HongShan told the FT it had a “strong foundation of trust” with PeakXV and there would be opportunities for both teams to collaborate.

Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia are boosting their information and technology collaboration with the visit of Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) Abdullah Al-Swaha and the signing of various agreements on Sunday.

Baskit plans to utilize the newly-raised funds to expedite its tech roadmap and extend its reach within #Indonesia. "Our goal is to harmonize the #supplychain, embracing transformative technologies while respecting traditional norms," says Baskit's CEO, Yann Schuermans. "To achieve this, we are developing cutting-edge tools that will be both functional and…